Nagesh
Biography
Nagesh (born Nageswaran C. Krishna Gundu Rao), was a Tamil film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s. He is regarded as one of the most prolific comedians in Tamil cinema. Nagesh was born in a Kannada family from Dharapuram, Erode. He was educated in Madras and worked as a clerk in the Indian Railways before entering Tamil film industry. He acted in over 1,000 films from 1958 to 2008, performing in variety of roles as comedian, lead roles, supporting actor and antagonist.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Iru Thuruvam
as Ayyasamy/Mama
1971
Kaakum Karangal
as Somasundaram
1965
Sukham Sukhakaram
1994
Paadum Vaanampadi
as Muthu (Guest Role)
1985
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
as Avinashi
1990
Thalapathi
as Panthulu
1991
Sorgam
as Gajendran / Gajini
1970
Magudi
1984
Savale Samali
as Chinna Pannai Singaram
1971
Vellikizhamai Viratham
as Ramu
1974
Maaveeran
1986
Annai Oru Alayam
1979
Minnale
as Subramanyam 'Subbuni'
2001
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978
Apoorva Raagangal
as Dr. Soori
1975
Nammavar
as Prabhakar Rao
1994
Magalir Mattum
as Dead body
1994
Apoorva Sagodharargal
as Dharmaraj
1989
Thillu Mullu
as Nagesh
1981
Kadal Meengal
1981